Breezaire WKL 2200 Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

The Breezaire WKL 2200 is a self-contained, through-the-wall wine cellar cooling system designed for properly insulated wine cellars up to 265 cubic feet. With 2,200 BTU of cooling output, it is an ideal solution for small residential wine cellars, wine closets, and compact wine storage rooms where reliable temperature and humidity management are important.

The WKL 2200 features Breezaire's Sentry III+ digital control system, providing electronic temperature adjustment and an LED digital display. The system is designed to maintain wine cellar temperatures between 48–63°F while automatically managing humidity and defrost cycles.

Its self-contained, through-the-wall design keeps the refrigeration system in a single cabinet and eliminates the need for a separate condenser, refrigerant-line installation, or field refrigerant charging. The standard configuration exhausts warm air through the rear of the unit into an adjacent space.

The WKL 2200 measures 13.25" H × 14.25" W × 16.38" D and weighs 55 lbs. It operates on standard 115V / 60Hz / 4A electrical service. Proper insulation, vapor-barrier construction, adequate sealing, and unrestricted airflow are required for proper operation.

Cooling System Specifications

Key Features

• Up to 265 Cu. Ft. Cellar Capacity: Designed for properly insulated wine cellars up to approximately 265 cubic feet.
• 2,200 BTU Cooling Output: Provides cooling capacity suited to small residential wine cellars and wine storage rooms.
• Self-Contained Design: Combines the refrigeration components into a single unit without requiring a separate remote condenser.
• Through-the-Wall Installation: Installs directly through the cellar wall for a straightforward cooling system configuration.
• 48–63°F Temperature Range: Provides adjustable temperature control designed for wine storage and aging.
• Automatic Humidity Management: Helps maintain relative humidity conditions suitable for long-term wine storage.
• Sentry III+ Controller: Provides digital temperature monitoring, adjustment, and system protection functions.
• Automatic Defrost: Helps manage frost accumulation during normal operation.
• Quiet, Low-Vibration Operation: Designed to minimize vibration and operating disturbance in residential wine cellar environments.
• No Field Refrigerant Charging: The self-contained system does not require refrigerant charging as part of a standard installation.
• Optional Bottle Probe: Allows the temperature of the wine inside a bottle to be monitored rather than relying only on ambient cellar temperature.

Installation Requirements

Cellar Size Guidance

The WKL 2200 is rated for wine cellars up to 265 cubic feet under standard wine cellar construction conditions. Actual cooling requirements depend on insulation quality, vapor-barrier construction, glass exposure, ambient temperature, door usage, and other heat loads.

When to Consider a Larger Model

The WKL 2200 is intended for cellars up to 265 cubic feet. Breezaire recommends considering a larger unit when the cellar exceeds that capacity or has conditions that increase the cooling load.

• Cellar volume exceeds 265 cubic feet
• Large glass doors or glass walls
• Exterior-facing walls with significant heat exposure
• Direct sunlight exposure
• High ambient temperatures around the cellar
• Frequently opened cellar door
• Planned future expansion of the wine cellar

Optional Factory Modifications

Important: Factory-modified units are special orders and require additional production time. Breezaire states that modified units cannot be canceled or returned after manufacture.

Optional Bottle Probe

The optional Breezaire Bottle Probe measures the temperature of the liquid inside a wine bottle rather than only measuring surrounding cellar air. This can provide more precise monitoring of actual wine temperature.

Warranty

The Breezaire WKL 2200 includes a 1-year labor warranty and 5-year parts warranty according to the manufacturer's listed specifications.